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The Western-style diet is a primary dietary driver of obesity, as evidenced by its positive correlation with the condition [1] and its role in increasing the risk of obesity [2], [3], and [4]. Furthermore, the diet is linked to specific plasma biomarkers that mediate the development of obesity [5].
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Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
claimThe Western pattern diet is associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease and obesity compared to a 'prudent pattern diet,' which contains higher proportions of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and poultry.
claimThe Western pattern diet is positively correlated with plasma biomarkers that may mediate obesity, specifically HDL cholesterol, high levels of fasting insulin, and leptin.
claimCompared to a healthy diet, the Western pattern diet is positively correlated with an elevated incidence of obesity, death from heart disease, and cancer, particularly colon cancer.
Western pattern diet | Nutrition and Dietetics | Research Starters ebsco.com 1 fact
claimThe Western Pattern Diet contributes to significant health issues, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
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claimThe consumption of a Western-style diet increases the risk of obesity and related diseases, according to research cited in the article 'Global Impacts of Western Diet and Its Effects on Metabolism'.